Trump Sparked a Gold Rush, and Venezuelan Gangs Take a Cut of Profit

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Trump Sparked a Gold Rush, and Venezuelan Gangs Take a Cut of Profit

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The Trump administration is brokering deals in Venezuela's gold industry, where gangs reportedly take a share of the profits. One agreement involves a company the United States considers a security threat, raising concerns about corruption and oversight.

The administration is brokering deals in a notoriously corrupt industry, including one with a company that the United States deems a security threat.

World Security Politics Markets Deals Commodities Venezuela gold gangs Trump administration brokered deals security threat corruption

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